Phyllanthus acidus
Species
Also called Otaheite gooseberry, Malay gooseberry, Tahitian gooseberry, Country gooseberry, Star gooseberry, Starberry, West India gooseberry, Gooseberry tree
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“A tropical fruit tree, the star gooseberry (Phyllanthus acidus)” — Phyllanthus acidus (Otaheite Gooseberry): Growing & Care
“begins bearing fruit about 3-5 years from planting” — Phyllanthus acidus (Otaheite Gooseberry): Growing & Care
“Temperature 23°C ideal” — How to germinate Phyllanthus acidus — Quinta dos Ouriques University
“Light luz” — How to germinate Phyllanthus acidus — Quinta dos Ouriques University
“Maintain consistent soil moisture but avoid waterlogging” — How to germinate Phyllanthus acidus — Quinta dos Ouriques University
“2-10 m (6-33 ft) tall” — Phyllanthus acidus (Otaheite Gooseberry): Growing & Care
“Seeds germinate readily and easily, making this species one of the most straightforward tropical fruits to propagate.” — How to germinate Phyllanthus acidus — Quinta dos Ouriques University
“Seedlings are vigorous growers and tolerate a range of soil types but prefer moist, well-draining conditions. Begin hardening off seedlings after 6-8 weeks before moving to permanent locations.” — How to germinate Phyllanthus acidus — Quinta dos Ouriques University
“Fruit is edible; grown for its sour, tart berries” — Phyllanthus acidus (Otaheite Gooseberry): Growing & Care
“prized for its sour, vitamin-rich fruits” — How to germinate Phyllanthus acidus — Quinta dos Ouriques University
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Phyllanthus acidus
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian